EXTRA PRACTICE
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G1
1
There is a missing or incorrect word in each
sentence. Find the mistakes and correct them.
1
Our teacher allowed us use calculators.
2
We stopped the car look at the beautiful view.
3
Would you consider give us a larger room?
4
I’m afraid I forgot locking the door before I left.
5
The door seems be locked. Do you have the key?
6
There’s no answer. I’ll try send him a text message.
7
Did you remember turning off the lights?
8
I always try stay in touch with my old friends.
2
Complete the gaps with the appropriate phrase, a or b.
1
1
They
sugar in those drinks years ago.
2
We
some petrol in the car.
a
stopped to put
b
stopped putting
2
1
Don’t
eggs when you go shopping!
2
I’ll never
only 10 percent in my final
university exam. It was so embarrassing!
a
forget to get
b
forget getting
3
1
I
my friend to meet my parents.
2
I must
some warm clothes with me.
a
remember to bring
b
remember bringing
4
1
I
the door, but it was stuck.
2
She
a shop, but it never made a profit.
a
tried to open
b
tried opening
G2
3
Complete the second sentence so that it has
a similar meaning to the first, using a form of
have
something done
.
1
The police have searched the suspect’s house.
The suspect
.
2
The children are washing my car.
I
.
3
The jeweller repaired Uncle David’s watch.
Uncle David
by the jeweller.
4
Janice cuts my hair once a month.
I
by Janice.
5
The company has cancelled Danielle’s contract.
Danielle
by the company.
6
They searched our bags when we arrived.
We
when we arrived.
KL
4
Match the sentence halves.
1
Could you explain that
a
to say is …
2
Could you be more
b
rephrase that.
3
What I really want
c
what you mean.
4
What do you
d
in more detail, please?
5
Let me
e
another way …
6
Could you give me
f
specific?
7
Or to put it
g
a specific example?
8
Sorry, I don’t know
h
mean by globalisation?
V1–3
5
Complete the crossword using the clues.
Clues Across
1
The annual conference is a great
opportunity.
3
There’s a complicated
in this organisation
which you should be aware of.
5
is a valuable attribute, especially if you are a
scientist or a researcher.
7
Our new advertising campaign shows great
and inventiveness.
8
Disagreements between employees need to be
treated with
.
9
As a multinational company, we need to promote
on an international scale.
Clues Down
2
A good leader needs business
as well as business
knowledge.
4
is an important attribute to have if you work
in a dynamic, ever-changing industry.
5
The general
is that the workers aren’t happy.
6
Old, traditional company structures are changing due to
the
of young technology companies.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
V4
6
Complete the text with words in the box.
collaborate cutting edge dynamic phenomenon
profound push the boundaries synergy
The internet is a
1
which has had a
2
effect
on our lives. In the beginning, features that we take
for granted now such as email were considered to be
3
technology.
Nowadays, computer companies and IT enthusiasts
alike are constantly
4
of what is possible online.
From
5
games to social networks, we can now
share experiences with our friends and
6
with our
colleagues, regardless of the distance between us; the
7
the internet creates is mind-blowing.
